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Apartment |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 5

Gaeta in Lazio

From £500 per week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4 out of 5

2 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car not necessary, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

The apartment is situated on the groundfloor of a 1950 restored Mediterranean style villa located on the second lane parallel to the beach boulevard. (see interactive map). Its very special position guarantees quietness, safety and privacy. Besides, the house thick walls keep the apartment nice and cool even in the hottest days.

This newly refurbished apartment is decorated with taste and equipped with modern facilities. It's ideal if you don't feel like driving while on holiday: you can easily visit on foot all places shown in the advertisement (apart from Ariana beach - which lays 1.5 km away)! The apartment is unique for young couples with baby prams or for elderly guests who don't like to make steps to enter, in fact you have only three steps to the house door. Its closeness both to the beach and the city centre makes you live in a more human and natural environment: everything is close by , including shops, restaurants, beauty shops and ice-cream best places. A small police station just opposite the villa makes the apartment safer than all other lodging in Gaeta. You can practically leave your house door key on the outside lock and be sure that no one will ever disturb your privacy... If you are looking for a lower rent, consider May, June, September and October when the flow of Italian tourism is still contained and prices in general are more modest.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
One bathroom is equipped with bathtub and telephone-like shower, wc, bidet and sink; the second bathroom is equipped with wc, sink, a washing basin and washing-machine. Please note that:
-Gaeta largest beach called "Serapo" is at 3 minutes walk from the house
-The house is easily accessible also with prams (only three steps to enter).
- The old city centre is at walking distance
- Local genuine food shops are at walking distance.
- There is a good choice of restaurants, pizzerie and honest trattorie all nearby.
- On particularly hot days you can use house fans.
- The house is very safe (located in front of the local small police station)
- The environment is quiet.

Further details outdoors:
Many beach resorts where to hire parasol and chairs, cafés, restaurants, local shops where to buy fresh food every day, possibility to rent motor-boats or just pedalos and canoes to explore the coast. In July and August, organized one-day trips either to Capri or Ponza or to explore Ulysses coast as far as Sperlonga. Also boat trips to go fishing or special horse-riding tours on Mount Orlando.
Just outside the house you'll have a choice of two excellent bars where to taste a cappuccino in the morning, a famous "Pasticceria" where they make the best cakes in Gaeta (Baba Savarin, Profiterols au chocolat, eclaires and many many others) and ice-cream shops.

If you don't fancy sitting on the beach the whole day and therefore don't need a parasol, opposite the house you have a free beach beach stretch where to enter and sit or walk to one or the other end of Serapo beach to explore other small beaches or dive from rocks. You can also hire a pedalo for e.10/h and enjoy a swim away from the coast or pedal to the rock "La Nave" or to the "Turk's grotto". Sea water is really beautiful there!


You will be able to couple your afternoon stroll downtown with buying fresh fish or other fruit and vegetables, ice-cream and an aperitif at the main bar in front of the cinema. Afternoon activities start after 5 p.m. which allows you plenty of time for a good siesta after the beach and the swimming. In Gaeta shops are open from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m.! But they too observe the siesta time and close from 1 to 5 p.m..

On Wednesday morning devote at least a couple of hours to the open market: you will be amazed at the good quality items you can see and buy there at ridiculous cheap prices. Shoes are often of the best quality (hand-sown) directly coming from exhibitions and if you find your size in the model you like it is a unique souvenir to take back home!

You need indeed more than a week to enjoy it all and I mentioned only what you can find at 5-10 minutes walk from Via Roma! In fact some of our guests like to make at least a trip to Pompei to visit the famous archeological city or to Rome which can be visited with a special daily ticket costing e. 10.50 which includes return train, buses and underground!
Parking is a bit of a problem in Gaeta, especially round the house which is considered historical centre. Italians usually park in the huge market square 10 minutes walk from via Roma but that is possible all days apart from Wednesday (market day)! Alternatively, you can buy special cards at e.1/h or e.8 the whole day.

Further details

Front lane/garden is shared with the owners of the house.
English- speaking representative on hand to answer questions.
Arrival time preferably in the afternoon (from 4 p.m.) departure at 10 a.m.
Preferred method of payment is euros in cash.
Linen and home towels are available on request at the cost of Euro 10 per person per week.
Smokers are welcome on the terrace only.
To park the car wherever in Gaeta it costs e. 8 per day.

Conditions

Refundable breakages deposit of Euro 200 requested on arrival to be refunded entirely at your departure (provided nothing broke). 30% of rent due to secure booking. The balance is expected at the delivery of apartment keys.

Rent includes all utiliity costs but it does not include sheets and home towels which will be charged e. 10 per person per week and the final cleaning of the apartment for which Euro 40 is requested.

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Gaeta beach "Serapo" in winter time, opposite the house

 

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Main bedroom (photo by S. Onelli)

 

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Via Roma: dining room (idem)

 

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Terrace (idem)

The Lazio region

The coast between Terracina (Circeo) and Formia is linked to Ulysses, Eneas and the Romans. The latter appreciated its mild climate and beauty and had their summer mansions built there. In 1957 impressive statues from emperor Tiberius' mansion were discovered in a sea grotto half way between Sperlonga and Gaeta and later exhibited at the national archeological museum along the via Flacca. Gaeta, whose name originates from Aeneas' nurse Caieta (20,700 inhabitants) is located on the promontory of Mount Orlando (now Regional Park) and has always held a strategic position which made it a fortress inhabited by Normans, French, Spanish dominations. You will see medieval walls, doors and a castle. Gaeta's catholic inheritance is still present in many outstanding churches and paintings but also in religious events (on the second Sunday of August a big procession worships the Madonna of Porto Salvo: the statue is carried on a fishing boat to bless the gulf of Gaeta) and local pilgrimages (to the Sanctuary of the Split Mountain). .

The Gaeta area

On foot you can visit the medieval town, the fish market, the port, Serapo beach, Mount Orlando with the impressive funeral tomb of Roman general Lucio Munazio Planco (1 century B.C.), the Sanctuary of the Split Mountain. On wednesday morning don't miss the local open-air market .

There are food festivals (in May and October), concerts (in July ), night life and music (in August).
By car , at less than an hour drive, you can visit Montecassino Abbey, the Sanctuary of Madonna della Civita, Minturno and its Roman amphitheatre, the fishermen village of Sperlonga, the national archeological museum and many other villages of interest (Terracina, Fondi, Campo di Mele, Maranola, Itri). If you are interested in swimming or just sunbathing, you have only the difficult of choice: apart from Serapo beach at walking distance, you can go to Ariana beach, Arenauta beach, San Vito beach or even farther towards Sperlonga beaches (12 kms away).

If you want to make a one-day tour, visit either Naples or Pompei, or one of the islands (Capri, Ischia, Ponza, Ventotene). The ferry for Ponza and Ventotene leaves just 5 kms away from the house, at the Formia port.
If you are interested in deep sea diving, join the official diving team and discover the beauty of the blue sea reserve in front of the Split Mountain. You can also do free climbing, or just cycling... Children will enjoy the Aqua Park in Itri and later you will taste Itri's famous olive oil products (egg-plants, paprikas and others)

How to get there

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Situated on the Ulysses coast, 130 kms south of Rome and 90 kms from Naples, Gaeta can be easily reached from Rome or Naples.

Rome -Fiumicino or Ciampino airports (shuttle bus to Termini railway station - train to Naples via Formia, get off at Formia - city bus to Gaeta.

Naples - Capodichino airport (shuttle bus to railway station) train to Rome via Formia, city bus to Gaeta.

If you come by car a)from Rome drive along the GRA direction Pontina. The via Pontina will take you straignt to Gaeta (follow the sign Napoli). It's about two hours drive. From Naples drive along the Tangenziale and take the Domitiana road straight on to Formia and Gaeta. It's about an hour drive.

Activities near Gaeta

Reviews

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23 Dec 2011

“Friendly, welcoming, true Italian experience.” We were overwhelmed by the hospitality and welcome of our hosts. Their local knowledge prooved very helpful in guiding us to good restaurants and places to visit and we felt like we had a a properly authentic Italian experience. The apartment had everything we needed for a weeks stay and was clean and comfortable. The proximity to the beach was brilliant and it is only a 10-15 minute walk into the old town of Gatea where we spent most of our evenings. A wonderful stay and great hosts!

16 Dec 2011

“Beatifull place for holiday, exellent location, wonderfull Adriana!!!” We were in Gaeta at first time, 1 full month in September. It was our the best holiday!! The weather were good, we like very much this small city!! The Via Roma appartament is in very good location, very close to the sea( it was very comfort because we were with 2 small children, 1 and 4 year old.). House owner Adriana is very helpfull and wonderfull women!! We remember you always, Adriana!!! Thank you for all!!! Hope, we will see you again!!! Marina, Ramunas, Nikita&Milana and our mothers!!!

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Guestbook for Via Roma

"Dear Adriana and all your family!
Thank you for a perfect holiday in Gaeta in your house! We are all very happy that our first visit of Italy was here! We like all what was here of all our holiday (28 days!). Adriana, you are very good and helpful for all! Also we like Formia for shopping!!! Hope next year we will visit you again. Have a good business and health for your perfect mother!
Marina, Ramunas, Nikita, Milana and our mother (from Lithuania/Russia)
5th October 2011"
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11/9/11
"Molte grazie, molte grazie, molte grazie, molte grazie!
We have had such an amazing Gaeta - thank you for your kindness, welcome and good sense of humour! We have really enjoyed staying in the apartment - such a great location close to the beach - and enjoyed the guided tour of the old town. All your recommendations for restaurants have been excellent and we will return to the UK "il grasso"!!! Anyone visiting should definitey sample LOTS o f ice cream and cake - Stenta (around the corner) we definitely recommend for patries any time of the day.
Even though Gaeta is quiet in September we appreciated having space on the beach and pretending to be locals (wel, not Liz and Sarah!!) - plenty of fun is still to be had in September in Gaeta. We went to Sperlonga for a day trip (note: 'do not get the bus travelling to Formia!) and enjoyed visiting a different town and the massive waves!
The market on Wednesday was well worth a visit (especially for Sarah who LOVES jewellery...
It was a great place to celebrate Sarah 27th birthday.
We will miss you all on our return to the UK - we will go back two ooking the colour of lobsters and one pretending to be an Italian! We will miss the sun, sea, sand, wine, food, beautiful scenery and friendliness.
You're welcome to visit us in the UK any time, although we can't guarantee the sun!
Lots of love,
Heather, Sarah, Liz
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Sept. 2-5 2011
"We had a lovely ime in your beautiful city...your advice was erfect on everything. Thank yo for the delicious cake and for your kind hospitality. Jon and Pam", USA
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15 June- 2July 2011
"Feedback on our stay. Stayed at this property for rent. We liked location, good beds, cosy kitchen, nice terrace you can take food at. Special thanks to landlord with good English and good care for guests. Location of the property is excellent, just 2 minutes walking to the beach. Umbrella and sunbeds were provided by landlord, saves you about 15 euros daily. We've been given good advice for shopping, grocery and dining....Sandy beach and clean water in the sea make this place very special. I am sure we gonna be back here one day, maybe in 2012. Thanks a lot! You were very friendly to us!
GOOD PLACE TO STAY
Feedback provided by Pavel, St. Petersburg, Russia"
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May 2011
"Great destination for travelling with young children. 2 mins to the beach, 5 min to a playground and all shopping you need nearby. We could easily manage without a rental car from Rome, taking the train (less than 1,5 hours) and the bus (15 mins) was very painless. Gaeta is a peaceful, historic and friendly town. Everyone was very welcoming although our Italian was almost non-exisiting. We easily managed to get hold of wonderful cheese, ham, wine, tomatoes, fresh sea food and more. Hostess Adriana was extremely helpful when planning, flexible when our plans had to be modified, and very accomodating during our stay.

Ane from Norway
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"4 July 2010
"Dear Adriana, Tina and Anthon,
We had a very pleasant stay at your place here in Gaeta. Our children, 5 and 3 years old, enjoyed it too very much: the long, lovely sandy beach, the warm, clear water to splash around, not to forget the yummy pizzas and mozzarella!
We can warmly recommend Gaeta and your flat to families. Pity we didn't make it to the mount Orlando, maybe next time!
Thank you and have a good summer!
Michela, Gideon, Orlando and Miranda and nonna Giulia"
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June 2010
"Dear Adriana, We spent a fine time in Gaeta. Thank you for your comfortable and clean house and for the terrace and the location which gave us the possibility to come home at any time from the beach. Thank you for your kindness and hospitality . Thanks especially to your mother for her smile and her warm disposition to us. We spent wonderful days. We liked everything and we are planning to come again. We wish you all the best for you and your family. Sergey, Anna, Olga and Katya, St. Petersburg, Russia"
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June 2010
"When we started from Belgrade, we didn't know what we can expect in Gaeta. But we were pleasantly surprised. Gaeta is nice place, people here are very friendly and sea is clear and hot. Our hostess Adriana and her mother are very kind and helpful.
We had seven wonderful days in Gaeta so we can recommed it to everyone. Thank you (Hu ala!) Adriana!
Dragica, Vesna, Predkay, Dragon, Belgrade, Serbia"
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"Had a lovely time in your apartment in Gaeta - great location for relaxing and sightseeing.
Thank you Adriana! Tara and Simon from Ireland, June 2009"

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"This is a cute, nice, clean, friendly, basic, traditional villa just around the corner from the lovely sandy Serapo beach. There is a nice small terrace with shaded area where you can read a book on those sunny afternoons. The beds are very comfortable (and let me tell you we have travelled a lot, probably the most comfortable to sleep in). The terrace is great for meals or late night lemoncello moments.
The Villa is a short walk to the port (5 mins) where we found Via Indipendenza, a long narrow street full of shops with fresh salami, buffalo mozarella, fruit and vegetable stalls and a lovely Italian atmosphere - makes you want to look.
The Villa is near supermarkets for all your everyday needs. The owners are very friendly and helpful.
There is plenty to do here for one week. We took 2 day trips. One to Sperlonga to visit the grotto of Tiberius, really interesting even for children, and the beach afterwards. Another day we went to Pompeii and Vesuvio - 1 12 hrs drive (on autostrada). Go early in the morning: it gets very hot! This is a place stuck in time, lots of interesting facts - get a good English speaking guide it helps keep the interest in the heat. Well worth the journey and heat once in a lifetime trip!
Gaeta resort is mostly Italians on holiday, not many other nationalities but that's what we liked so much.
Jonathan and Denice Butler, Co Wicklow, Ireland, 2008- Johnathan and Denice Butler, Ireland, 2008"

"Adriana, Thank you to you and your parents for all the help and advice, especially for Pompei. We are the only people in history to visit on a rainy day but we had a wonderful time. - Pam and Dominique, England, 2008"

"We spent a really nice holiday here in Gaeta. Our hostess Adriana is very kind and helpful. We have enjoyed the peace and quietness of the city. I suppose Gaeta is totally different place during the summer months. For us the location of the villa has been perfect, near the wonderful Serapo beach and the other services (markets and restaurants) which we have needed.
For us from Finland this October weather has been really enjoyable and the sea with transparent water so pleasant to drop in. After six days here in Gaeta, our mental and physical batteries well loaded we start our way back home to Helsinki. - Henna Hikaheimo, Finland, 2008"

Rental prices

Prices for group size 5
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
April May June	1 Apr 12	30 Jun 12	600€ 600	0-	0-	1 Week
July	30 Jun 12	31 Jul 12	900€ 900	0-	0-	2 Weeks
August	31 Jul 12	31 Aug 12	900€ 900	0-	0-	1 Month
September, October	31 Aug 12	1 Nov 12	700€ 700	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Weekly rates are intended for up to four guests. For an additional guest there will be an adjustment according to length of stay. Rates include utility costs for water, electricity and gas but do not include sheets and towels: we can provide them at euro 10 per person per week. The apartment is delivered completely clean. The cost for final cleaning is euro 40.

The preferred method of payment is in euros in cash.

A guarantee deposit of e. 200 is requested after checking home equipment and will be delivered to you at your departure after checking out. In case of damages a quota will be kept for damage repair.

Availability

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3 years listed You are contacting Adriana Lucarelli Landline +39 06 50914960 Mobile +39 340 4621143 Languages spoken The owner is based in Italy and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This apartment has received 2 reviews from previous guests.

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